Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Central Business District, Rochester

Matt W. • February 9, 2010Best NY style pizza in Rochester!

Mike • February 1, 2010Good beer list with great prices. Great bbq and side dishes. Cool location. A must if you are in Rochester.Suggested local beer: Anything Rohrbach. (Especially Vanilla Porter or Scotch Ale)

Dan B. • April 24, 2017Nice, modern space. Very good service. We had a few issues with our meal but were quickly resolved. Solid beer menu and creative cocktails. Will definitely return, hope this helps revive downtown!

Amit R. • December 15, 2014Absolutely the finest coffee experience in Rochester. They roast their own on the premises. Tony is an award winning barista. Try it and you'll see.

John B. • November 26, 2014Loved the Aztec. Rich dark chocolate spiked with caffeine and capsicum!

Marc M. • January 24, 2019Arguably the best coffeeshop in town. With a rotating selection of roasters from around the region and farther, it's a great place to sit and talk to friends over a delicious coffee.

Cricklizard B. • May 7, 2013Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts -Excellent!

Elliot V. • December 6, 2013A large is a great lunch or a small pairs well with whatever other food truck is nearby!

Chris C. • May 31, 2014Mojitos and calamari are fantastic! For martinis, try the A-Lister and for dessert the Cappuccino Martini is a nice finish.

Richard B. • April 28, 2017Had a great panini for lunch. Get staff and concept.

Christine • June 28, 2013Hot Mocha or Mocha Shake, delicious and chocolatey!

jeffrey F. • August 8, 2010This place is the type of cafe you would find in a bigger city. It's upscale, yet, unpretentious. Wonderful food-fresh-displayed like the Parisian Cafes I have visited. The owner is also wonderful. I

Heath K. • October 5, 2015Great music great vibe, music ranges from alternative rock to pop top 40. I highly recommend Salinger's.

Sahar A. • May 22, 2014Opened May 12, 2014. Go check it out. Great space. Definitely try their scones; had strawberry one with fresh berries (made in-house daily). Support local.

Audra Leigh F. • September 23, 2018Love Taco-Tuesday there with friends, cocktails, mac and cheese, Asian wings, and the Vesper burger.. The owner (Joe) is super cool.. Just the same, is Charlotte the bartender. Stop in to say h i.

Mike B. • October 26, 2014The music is great. Very diverse.

Mary M. • January 10, 2020Yum great Bantam greens and having the pasta special.

Teresa C. • May 9, 2014Incredibly friendly staff. Great food. Reasonably priced. Great location in downtown Rochester :-) make sure to visit them during the Jazz Festival

Mike H. • February 18, 2016Best chicken wings in Rochester! Me and my buddies love going to Richmond's for their beer and wing specials

Rui D. • April 9, 2017Any of the étouffées are delicious.

MaryEllen C. • July 29, 2016Casual and comfy with a small, but excellent, creative menu that's friendly to vegetarians. Great music too!

Kyle M. • December 16, 2017An amazing craft cocktail bar with a beautiful atmosphere and amazing Creole food. Get a Kellman, followed by a hot chicken and a Genny Red. 👌

Greg R. • September 19, 2019Great Atmosphere, fantastic food! Loved the scallops and pizza

Xyrille G. • January 13, 2012don't miss to try here! deliciouso!

Christy W. • September 6, 2014Anything "French" as in artichokes French, chicken French, veal French. Happy happy food!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Matt C. • January 16, 2017Burgers are great. Cool retro feel.

Hugh W. • June 25, 2014Had a superb lamb dish... Astoundingly good. Also had the vegetarian buffet which was also spectacular. Plus they had World Cup on, and were very friendly & accomodating. Wonderful place!!

KML • November 26, 2012My fiancé from the Bronx says that it's the closest thing to New York pizza in Rochester.

Bogdan K. • March 6, 2013Great Subs!

Todd C. • September 4, 2013I get the burrito bowl with lime rice, shrimp, cheese, veggies and chipotle sauce to go.....mmmmmm